Much was made over the course of the offseason about potential trade packages between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
There were even hypothetical discussions of Justin Jefferson being included in a potential deal with the Patriots. However, a recent report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggested that the Patriots were never close to trading the third overall pick. Per Schefter, the Vikings also never offered Jefferson in a trade package.
The Patriots ended up staying put and selecting North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye third overall.